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Total health inspections
5
Iowa average 4.9
Last Health inspection on Jan 2025
Mostly short-term rehab stays
Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.
Gardens of Cedar Rapids
Assisted Living Home
Gardens of Cedar Rapids
Assisted Living Home
The Gardens of Cedar Rapids is a senior living community in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. It offers Independent and Assisted Living options, Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation, and Memory Care services. The community promotes social interaction and a sense of belonging among its residents.
Quality ratings
Official CMS rating based on health inspections, staffing and quality measures.
Official CMS rating based on deficiencies found during state health inspections.
Official CMS rating based on nurse staffing hours per resident per day.
Official CMS rating based on clinical outcomes for residents.
Nursing care per resident
Average daily nursing hours per resident (adjusted for acuity). Higher values indicate more nursing time per resident.
Capacity and availability
Smaller home
May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.
Total beds
60
This home is often near full
That suggests steady demand, but availability may be limited.
Occupancy rate
113.6%
Residents per day (avg)
34
Occupancy rate
113.6%
Residents per day (avg)
34
Who this home usually serves
Show admissions and discharges
TYPE OF STAY
Might be optimal for
Short stays
Recovery
Medicare-covered care
Breakdown by payment type
Medicare
74% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
Typical stay
25 days
Private pay
26% of new residents, often for short stays.
Typical stay
2 years
Finances and operations
Proprietary home
Other
Home revenue
$10.2M
Profit
$1.2M
Proprietary home
Other
Home revenue
$10,172,652.00
Profit
$1,231,726.00
Payroll costs
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$3.4M
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
Other operating costs
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$5.5M
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
Total costs
$8.9M
60-bed community
A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.
6 years in operation
An established community with some operational experience and growing routines.
About this community
License Status
ActiveFacility Type
Assisted Living Programs
License Date
August 11, 2019
License Expiration
August 11, 2027
Additional licensing details
License number:
S0411
CMS Certification Number:
165621
County:
Linn
Ownership & operating entity
Gardens of Cedar Rapids is administrated by Chalee Michael.
Owner name:
No Related Entities Found
Care Services
Nursing Services
Rehabilitation Services
Memory Care
Independent Living
Skilled Nursing
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
All Levels of Care
Contact Information
Email:
[email protected]
Fax:
3196321389
Programs & Activities
Specific Programs
Independent & Assisted Living, Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation, Memory Care
Inspection History
In Iowa, the Department of Inspections, Appeals, and Licensing conducts unannounced health and safety surveys to monitor compliance and protect residents in long-term care settings.
3 visits/inspections
Latest inspection
Date:March 17, 2025
Compare Assisted Living around Cedar Rapids
The information below is reported by the Iowa Department of Inspections, Appeals, and Licensing.
Gardens of Cedar Rapids
-4%
-1%
+51%
SNF
Nursing Home 24/7 care needed
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
IA 52404
70
No
-
JBRB INVESTMENTS LLC
113.6%
$9,361,909.00
$3,417,688.00
36.5%
33.70
4.2442
1
19
4
-4%-1%+51%
Cottage Grove Place
+25%
+8%
-1%
SNF
Nursing Home 24/7 care needed
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
IL
Independent Living For self-sufficient seniors seeking community and minimal assistance.
MC
Memory Care Specialized care for those with Memory Loss, Alzheimer's, or dementia, ensuring safety and support.
Cedar Rapids
63
No
39
COTTAGE GROVE PLACE
74.8%
$15,372,530.00
$7,005,878.00
45.6%
56.80
4.6247
-
20
-
+25%+8%-1%
Cottage Grove Place
+25%
+8%
-1%
SNF
Nursing Home 24/7 care needed
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
IA 524026358
63
No
-
COTTAGE GROVE PLACE
74.8%
$15,372,530.00
$7,005,878.00
45.6%
56.80
4.6247
-
20
-
+25%+8%-1%
Cottage Grove Place – Connections
+25%
+8%
-1%
SNF
Nursing Home 24/7 care needed
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
IA 52402
63
No
-
COTTAGE GROVE PLACE
74.8%
$15,372,530.00
$7,005,878.00
45.6%
56.80
4.6247
-
20
-
+25%+8%-1%
Garnett Place
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
IL
Independent Living For self-sufficient seniors seeking community and minimal assistance.
MC
Memory Care Specialized care for those with Memory Loss, Alzheimer's, or dementia, ensuring safety and support.
Cedar Rapids
49
No
69
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Gardens of Cedar Rapids
Type of care:
SNF
AL
Community:
IA 52404
Bed Count:
70
Pets Allowed:
No
Operator:
JBRB INVESTMENTS LLC
CCN:
165621
Occupancy:
113.6%
Home Revenue:
$9,361,909.00
Payroll Costs:
$3,417,688.00
Payroll %:
36.5%
Avg Residents/Day:
33.70
Overall Rating:
Adj Nurse Hours:
4.2442
Health Insp Rating:
Staffing Rating:
QM Rating:
Number of Fines:
1
Citations:
19
Severe Citations:
4
RN share vs State Avg:
-4%
-4%
Staffing vs State Avg:
-1%
-1%
Occupancy vs State Avg:
+51%
+51%
Cottage Grove Place
Type of care:
SNF
AL
IL
MC
Community:
Cedar Rapids
Bed Count:
63
Pets Allowed:
No
Operator:
COTTAGE GROVE PLACE
CCN:
165322
Occupancy:
74.8%
Home Revenue:
$15,372,530.00
Payroll Costs:
$7,005,878.00
Payroll %:
45.6%
Avg Residents/Day:
56.80
Overall Rating:
Adj Nurse Hours:
4.6247
Health Insp Rating:
Staffing Rating:
QM Rating:
Citations:
20
RN share vs State Avg:
+25%
+25%
Staffing vs State Avg:
+8%
+8%
Occupancy vs State Avg:
-1%
-1%
Cottage Grove Place
Type of care:
SNF
AL
Community:
IA 524026358
Bed Count:
63
Pets Allowed:
No
Operator:
COTTAGE GROVE PLACE
CCN:
165322
Occupancy:
74.8%
Home Revenue:
$15,372,530.00
Payroll Costs:
$7,005,878.00
Payroll %:
45.6%
Avg Residents/Day:
56.80
Overall Rating:
Adj Nurse Hours:
4.6247
Health Insp Rating:
Staffing Rating:
QM Rating:
Citations:
20
RN share vs State Avg:
+25%
+25%
Staffing vs State Avg:
+8%
+8%
Occupancy vs State Avg:
-1%
-1%
Cottage Grove Place – Connections
Type of care:
SNF
AL
Community:
IA 52402
Bed Count:
63
Pets Allowed:
No
Operator:
COTTAGE GROVE PLACE
CCN:
165322
Occupancy:
74.8%
Home Revenue:
$15,372,530.00
Payroll Costs:
$7,005,878.00
Payroll %:
45.6%
Avg Residents/Day:
56.80
Overall Rating:
Adj Nurse Hours:
4.6247
Health Insp Rating:
Staffing Rating:
QM Rating:
Citations:
20
RN share vs State Avg:
+25%
+25%
Staffing vs State Avg:
+8%
+8%
Occupancy vs State Avg:
-1%
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Staffing Data
Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (Q2 2025)
117
Total Staff
60
Employees
57
Contractors
16,144
Total Hours (Quarter)
26
Avg Staff/Day
6.8
Avg Shift (hrs)
Nursing Staff Breakdown
| Role ⓘ | Count ⓘ | Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ | Uses Contractors? ⓘ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | 13 | 8.9 | Yes |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 8 | 9.1 | Yes |
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 50 | 6.9 | Yes |
Staff by Category
Administration ⓘ
3 staff
6.8hs shift avg
Nursing Staff ⓘ
77 staff
7.5hs shift avg
Physicians & Practitioners ⓘ
2 staff
8hs shift avg
Therapy Services ⓘ
24 staff
4.1hs shift avg
Activities & Recreation ⓘ
0 staff
0hs shift avg
Social Services ⓘ
7 staff
2.9hs shift avg
Dietary Services ⓘ
3 staff
7.5hs shift avg
Other Services ⓘ
1 staff
7.3hs shift avg
Contractor Analysis
12.4%
of total hours from contractors
2,005 contractor hours this quarter
Feeding Assistant: 2
Certified Nursing Assistant: 9
Registered Nurse: 8
Licensed Practical Nurse: 1
Respiratory Therapy Technician: 4
Physical Therapy Assistant: 5
Qualified Social Worker: 7
Physical Therapy Aide: 8
Speech Language Pathologist: 5
Medical Director: 2
Medication Aide/Technician: 4
Occupational Therapy Aide: 1
Occupational Therapy Assistant: 1
| Role ⓘ | Employees ⓘ | Contractors ⓘ | Total Staff ⓘ | Total Hours ⓘ | Days Worked ⓘ | % of Days ⓘ | Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 41 | 9 | 50 | 7,138 | 91 | 100% | 6.9 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 7 | 1 | 8 | 2,145 | 90 | 99% | 9.1 |
| Registered Nurse | 5 | 8 | 13 | 1,954 | 91 | 100% | 8.9 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 2 | 0 | 2 | 795 | 70 | 77% | 7.5 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 504 | 63 | 69% | 8 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 484 | 61 | 67% | 7.9 |
| Dietitian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 478 | 63 | 69% | 7.6 |
| Mental Health Service Worker | 1 | 0 | 1 | 469 | 64 | 70% | 7.3 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 1 | 0 | 1 | 464 | 58 | 64% | 8 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 0 | 5 | 5 | 425 | 73 | 80% | 5.5 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 0 | 8 | 8 | 396 | 67 | 74% | 4.9 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 0 | 7 | 7 | 286 | 66 | 73% | 2.9 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 0 | 4 | 4 | 249 | 65 | 71% | 3.3 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 0 | 5 | 5 | 160 | 57 | 63% | 2.6 |
| Feeding Assistant | 0 | 2 | 2 | 78 | 26 | 29% | 3 |
| Medication Aide/Technician | 0 | 4 | 4 | 48 | 6 | 7% | 8.1 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 0 | 1 | 1 | 39 | 15 | 16% | 2.6 |
| Medical Director | 0 | 2 | 2 | 17 | 14 | 15% | 1.2 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | 0 | 1 | 1 | 15 | 6 | 7% | 2.4 |
Health Inspection History
Inspections
Total health citations
19
Citations per inspection
3.8
Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.
4 of 19 citations resulted from standard inspections; 7 of 19 resulted from complaint investigations; and 8 of 19 came from combined inspections (standard and complaint).
Breakdown of citation severity (last 3 years)
Critical Health citations
0
0
100% better than Iowa averageIowa average: 0.6
Serious Health citations
4
4
344% worse than Iowa averageIowa average: 0.9
0 critical citations
4 serious citations
15 moderate citations
0 minor citations
Citations history (last 3 years)
Abuse/Neglect moderate citation
Jan 09, 2025
Corrected
Abuse/Neglect moderate citation
Jan 09, 2025
Corrected
Abuse/Neglect moderate citation
Jan 09, 2025
Corrected
Abuse/Neglect moderate citation
Jan 09, 2025
Corrected
Data sourced from CMS Health Deficiencies reports. Citation severity codes range from A (least serious) to L (most serious). Immediate Jeopardy (J-L) citations indicate situations where the facility's noncompliance has placed residents at risk of death or serious harm.
Facility Characteristics
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Ownership: For-Profit LLC
Part of: Stone Creek Partners, LLC
Resident Census by Payment Source
35
Total Residents
Medicare
9
(25.7%)
ⓘ
Private Pay/Other
26
(74.3%)
ⓘ
Programs & Services
Residents' Group
ⓘ
CCRC
ⓘ
Family Engagement
Active councils help families stay involved in care decisions and facility operations.
Active
Resident Council
ⓘ
Quality of care over time
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
High-risk clinical events score
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
12.0
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
12.0
17% worse than Iowa averageIowa average: 10.2
Functional decline score
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
26.3
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
26.3
22% worse than Iowa averageIowa average: 21.6
Long-stay resident measures
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
22.1%
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
22.1%
17% worse than Iowa averageIowa average: 18.8%
Walking Ability Worsened
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
25.3%
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
25.3%
29% worse than Iowa averageIowa average: 19.7%
Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
31.4%
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
31.4%
20% worse than Iowa averageIowa average: 26.2%
Falls with Major Injury
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
0.0%
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
0.0%
100% better than Iowa averageIowa average: 3.6%
High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
9.9%
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
9.9%
126% worse than Iowa averageIowa average: 4.4%
Urinary Tract Infection
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
1.1%
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
1.1%
56% better than Iowa averageIowa average: 2.5%
Lost Too Much Weight
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
2.6%
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
2.6%
48% better than Iowa averageIowa average: 5.0%
Depressive Symptoms
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
0.0%
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
0.0%
100% better than Iowa averageIowa average: 3.9%
Antipsychotic Use
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
2.1%
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
2.1%
89% better than Iowa averageIowa average: 19.0%
Pneumococcal Vaccine
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
91.7%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
91.7%
In line with Iowa averageIowa average: 94.4%
Influenza Vaccine
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
96.6%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
96.6%
In line with Iowa averageIowa average: 95.3%
Short-stay resident measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
98.1%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
98.1%
15% better than Iowa averageIowa average: 85.1%
Antipsychotic medication increase
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
0.6%
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
0.6%
69% better than Iowa averageIowa average: 1.8%
Influenza Vaccine
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
90.8%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
90.8%
24% better than Iowa averageIowa average: 73.3%
Quality measures are calculated from Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care quality.
Penalties and fines
Federal penalties imposed by CMS for regulatory violations, including civil money penalties (fines) and denials of payment for new Medicare/Medicaid admissions.
Source: CMS Penalties Database (Data as of Jan 2026)
Total fines amount
$19K
60% lower than Iowa averageIowa average: $48K
Number of fines
1
41% fewer fines than Iowa averageIowa average: 1.7
Payment Denials
Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed.
0
Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed.
0
100% fewer payment denials than Iowa averageIowa average: 0.5
Fines amount comparison
Fines amount comparison
This facility
$19K
Iowa average
$48K
Penalty History
Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.
Civil Money Penalty
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
Sep 7, 2023
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
Sep 7, 2023
$19K
Last updated: Jan 2026
Financial Trends
Historical financial and operational data for Gardens of Cedar Rapids based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Occupancy Rate
113.6%
↑ 20.5pp vs 2022
Net Income
$1,231,726
↑ ~$388K vs 2022
Total Payroll
$4,179,048
↑ ~$457K vs 2022
Profit Margin
13.2%
↑ 2.5pp vs 2022
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